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Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound

Mustelus minicanis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)
Family
Triakidae
Genus
Mustelus
Species
Mustelus minicanis (Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mammon Enano

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Japanese gray smooth hound
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Gray smooth hound
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound?
The scientific name of Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound is Mustelus minicanis. It belongs to the genus Mustelus.
What is the conservation status of Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound?
Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound (Mustelus minicanis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound live?
Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound belong to?
Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound (Mustelus minicanis) belongs to the genus Mustelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Triakidae.
Is Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound endangered?
Yes, Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound (Mustelus minicanis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound belong to?
Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound (Mustelus minicanis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound?
The closest relatives of Venezuelan Dwarf Smoothhound in the genus Mustelus include Chalarm Noo, Australian smooth hound, Gummy dogfish, Humpback smooth hound, Japanese gray smooth hound.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Mustelus — 20 Species

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Chalarm Noo
Mustelus mosis
NT 🐾
Australian smooth hound
Mustelus antarcticus
LC 🐾
Gummy dogfish
Mustelus manazo
EN 🐾
Humpback smooth hound
Mustelus whitneyi
CR 🐾
Japanese gray smooth hound
Mustelus griseus
EN 🐾
Gray smooth hound
Mustelus californicus
LC 🐾
Gummy shark
Mustelus lenticulatus
LC 🐾
White-fin smooth-hound
Mustelus widodoi
VU 🐾
Sharp-tooth smooth hound
Mustelus dorsalis
VU 🐾
Narrownose smooth hound
Mustelus schmitti
CR 🐾
Gulf smoothhound
Mustelus sinusmexicanus
LC 🐾
Starspotted smooth-hound
Mustelus stevensi
LC 🐾
Striped smooth hound
Mustelus fasciatus
CR 🐾
Black spotted smooth hound
Mustelus punctulatus
VU 🐾
Whitemargin smoothhound
Mustelus albipinnis
LC 🐾
Brown smooth hound
Mustelus henlei
LC 🐾
Dusky smooth-hound
Mustelus palumbes
LC 🐾
Sicklefin smooth hound
Mustelus lunulatus
LC 🐾
Atlantic Smooth Dogfish
Mustelus canis
NT 🐾
Smalleye smooth hound
Mustelus higmani
EN
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